Dr. Brent A Flickinger MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
957 Baxter Street Athens GA, 30606About
Dr. Brent Flickinger is a rheumatologist practicing in Gainesville, GA. Dr. Flickinger specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Flickinger treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2002
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Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Dermatomyositis
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